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Join hosts Phil Hawthorne and Rohan Karamandi as they explore the newest Home Assistant releases and the latest Home Automation news. Featuring guests who use or contribute to Home Assistant, the podcast aims to inspire new ways to make your home smarter.
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We break down Home Assistant 2026.2: the Home Dashboard is now default, the new Command‑K command palette, a dedicated Matter dashboard, and add‑ons renamed to Apps. Plus: CES 2026 highlights, the Open Home Foundation device database and a Google Home outage.Watch this episode on YouTubeShow notes for this episode are available at https://homeassistant.fm/HA220Support the PodcastGet early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon.https://homeassistant.fm/patreonShare your storyWe wouldn't be able to do this podcast without community members and home automation enthusiasts sharing their stories. To register your interest to come share your home automation journey, head over to homeassistant.fm and click share your story.Chapters00:00:00 Intro00:03:00 CES Highlights and Shoutouts00:06:00 Device Database and Open Home00:11:30 Cloud Outage and Local Control00:13:50 Listener Feedback and Tips00:21:20 2026.2 Release Overview00:23:20 Home Dashboard Becomes Default00:26:45 Command Palette and Shortcuts00:29:40 Matter Dashboard and Apps Rename00:32:40 Automations, Cards, and Buttons00:37:10 Music Assistant, Media, Sponsor Break00:41:10 New Integrations Roundup00:46:25 Breaking Changes: Groups, Tuya00:49:38 Closing Thoughts and PredictionsThis episode was made possible thanks to our sponsorsHome Assistant Cloud by Nabu CasaEasily connect to Google and Amazon voice assistants for a small monthly fee that also supports the Home Assistant project. Configuration is via the User Interface so no fiddling with router settings, dynamic DNS, or YAML.ZoozIf you're looking to upgrade your smart home - you can’t go past Zooz! Zooz offers a range of affordable and innovative devices, including water leak sensors, water valve controllers, smart plugs and scene controllers.For the best prices on all Zooz products, head over to https://thesmartesthouse.comHostsPhil HawthorneWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @philhawthorneBluesky: @philhawthorne.comBuy Phil a CoffeeRohan KaramandiWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @rohank9Buy Rohan a CoffeePrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Miranda from the Open Home Foundation takes us inside the Works With Home Assistant program: how devices are tested, why the badge matters, and how vendors—from startups to big brands—can get certified. We cover Zigbee vs Z‑Wave vs Matter, badge misuse, regional device coverage, and Miranda’s own fun automations.Watch this episode on YouTubeShow notes for this episode are available at https://homeassistant.fm/HA219Support the PodcastGet early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon.https://homeassistant.fm/patreonShare your storyWe wouldn't be able to do this podcast without community members and home automation enthusiasts sharing their stories. To register your interest to come share your home automation journey, head over to homeassistant.fm and click share your story.Chapters00:00:00 Intro00:03:20 Miranda’s path to HA00:08:00 CES stories and community00:14:30 Moving program to Foundation00:22:30 Fees, pushback, endorsement?00:29:30 Guidance, safety, and testing00:36:30 Zigbee, Z‑Wave, Matter realities00:43:00 Big brands, IKEA, relationships00:50:30 Cloud integrations, Genie00:55:30 Miranda’s home and automations01:03:30 Blinds, garden, robots01:10:00 Regional coverage and filters01:15:30 Badge misuse and enforcement01:20:30 2026 goals and wrap‑upThis episode was made possible thanks to our sponsorsHome Assistant Cloud by Nabu CasaEasily connect to Google and Amazon voice assistants for a small monthly fee that also supports the Home Assistant project. Configuration is via the User Interface so no fiddling with router settings, dynamic DNS, or YAML.ZoozIf you're looking to upgrade your smart home - you can’t go past Zooz! Zooz offers a range of affordable and innovative devices, including water leak sensors, water valve controllers, smart plugs and scene controllers.For the best prices on all Zooz products, head over to https://thesmartesthouse.comProducts DiscussedHome Assistant Connect ZWA2 (Z‑Wave radio): https://amzn.to/3MfPzsPHostsPhil HawthorneWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @philhawthorneBluesky: @philhawthorne.comBuy Phil a CoffeeRohan KaramandiWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @rohank9Buy Rohan a CoffeeThis episode contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on one of them and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Aaron returns to share how his Home Assistant setup evolved from endless tinkering to a rock‑solid system that runs his family life. We cover Z‑Wave provisioning, ESPHome vs off‑the‑shelf reliability, RATGDO for garage doors, HA Green/Yellow, voice‑first routines, and the rise of AI‑powered helpers.Watch this episode on YouTubeShow notes for this episode are available at https://homeassistant.fm/HA218Support the PodcastGet early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon.https://homeassistant.fm/patreonShare your storyWe wouldn't be able to do this podcast without community members and home automation enthusiasts sharing their stories. To register your interest to come share your home automation journey, head over to homeassistant.fm and click share your story.Chapters00:00:00 - Welcome, guest intro00:02:30 - Aaron’s Home Assistant dev journey00:06:30 - Life change and HA evolving00:10:30 - HA Green/Yellow setup ease00:14:30 - Proxmox vs appliance hubs00:18:30 - Remote radios and antennas00:22:30 - AppDaemon to UI automations00:26:30 - AI helpers and sensors00:30:30 - Dashboards vs default view00:34:30 - Voice and automation-first00:38:30 - Community ideas and sharing00:42:30 - Maintain vs rebuild strategy00:46:30 - Vacuum and dishwasher flows00:50:30 - Guest mode with Shortcuts00:54:30 - ESPHome vs plug-and-play00:58:30 - Z-Wave provisioning01:02:30 - Local-first hardware wins01:06:30 - Matter, cameras, standards01:10:00 - Open-source continuity, adviceThis episode was made possible thanks to our sponsorsHome Assistant Cloud by Nabu CasaEasily connect to Google and Amazon voice assistants for a small monthly fee that also supports the Home Assistant project. Configuration is via the User Interface so no fiddling with router settings, dynamic DNS, or YAML.ZoozIf you're looking to upgrade your smart home - you can’t go past Zooz! Zooz offers a range of affordable and innovative devices, including water leak sensors, water valve controllers, smart plugs and scene controllers.For the best prices on all Zooz products, head over to https://thesmartesthouse.comProducts DiscussedHome Assistant Connect Z-Wave (ZWA2) antenna: https://amzn.to/48PrphTUbiquiti Protect cameras: https://amzn.to/4asHXxtHostsPhil HawthorneWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @philhawthorneBluesky: @philhawthorne.comBuy Phil a CoffeeRohan KaramandiWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @rohank9Buy Rohan a CoffeeThis episode contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on one of them and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
By day Artem works for JetBrains, developing coding IDEs for software professionals. But today we want to learn about his smart home, and how he is using Home Assistant to make it more energy efficientWatch this episode on YouTubeShow notes for this episode are available at https://homeassistant.fm/HA217Support the PodcastGet early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon.https://homeassistant.fm/patreonShare your storyWe wouldn't be able to do this podcast without community members and home automation enthusiasts sharing their stories. To register your interest to come share your home automation journey, head over to homeassistant.fm and click share your story.Chapters00:00:00 - Welcome, sponsors, guest intro00:02:30 - Developer life and new home00:06:30 - Shutters and first automations00:12:20 - Wi‑Fi presence and WAF/PAF00:17:30 - Cabling regrets and PoE lessons00:21:30 - Zigbee over Ethernet; IKEA fix00:25:58 - Dynamic tariffs, solar and battery00:33:20 - Smart appliance scheduling00:41:00 - mmWave presence sensors00:45:20 - Doorbell NFC and Nuki lock00:50:10 - Wishlist, Hue and wiring00:53:10 - Climate tuning and valve fix00:58:40 - Versatile thermostat and wrap‑upThis episode was made possible thanks to our sponsorsHome Assistant Cloud by Nabu CasaEasily connect to Google and Amazon voice assistants for a small monthly fee that also supports the Home Assistant project. Configuration is via the User Interface so no fiddling with router settings, dynamic DNS, or YAML.ZoozIf you're looking to upgrade your smart home - you can’t go past Zooz! Zooz offers a range of affordable and innovative devices, including water leak sensors, water valve controllers, smart plugs and scene controllers.For the best prices on all Zooz products, head over to https://thesmartesthouse.comProducts DiscussedUbiquiti UniFi Protect G4 Pro Doorbell: https://amzn.to/4aT1IhFAqara FP2 mmWave presence sensor: https://amzn.to/4s4M4WMHostsPhil HawthorneWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @philhawthorneBluesky: @philhawthorne.comBuy Phil a CoffeeRohan KaramandiWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @rohank9Buy Rohan a CoffeeThis podcast contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on one of them and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Rohan and Phil are here to break down the 2026.1 release. We’re talking Home Dashboard improvements, a new multi-room audio protocol from Music Assistant, and of course some Zigbee quirks thrown into the mixWatch this episode on YouTubeShow notes for this episode are available at https://homeassistant.fm/HA216Support the PodcastGet early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon.https://homeassistant.fm/patreonShare your storyWe wouldn't be able to do this podcast without community members and home automation enthusiasts sharing their stories. To register your interest to come share your home automation journey, head over to homeassistant.fm and click share your story.Chapters00:00:00 - New Year, housekeeping, sponsors00:03:00 - SendSpin: open sync audio arrives00:10:00 - Cross‑ecosystem sync caveats00:14:00 - Voice PE audio and DIY speakers00:16:00 - Listener Q&A and AI log help00:20:00 - 2026.1 mobile Home dashboard00:24:00 - Purpose‑specific triggers expansion00:27:00 - New integrations00:31:00 - Labels/templates for presence00:37:00 - Protocol hubs, Matter, graphs, devices00:41:00 - Breaking changes, EcoWitt PSA, CESThis episode was made possible thanks to our sponsorsHome Assistant Cloud by Nabu CasaEasily connect to Google and Amazon voice assistants for a small monthly fee that also supports the Home Assistant project. Configuration is via the User Interface so no fiddling with router settings, dynamic DNS, or YAML.ZoozIf you're looking to upgrade your smart home - you can’t go past Zooz! Zooz offers a range of affordable and innovative devices, including water leak sensors, water valve controllers, smart plugs and scene controllers.For the best prices on all Zooz products, head over to https://thesmartesthouse.comProducts DiscussedRoborock Q7 robot vacuum: https://amzn.to/4bkyEjoEcoWitt weather station: https://amzn.to/4jBcX0MSonos One: https://amzn.to/4pmsz9HHostsPhil HawthorneWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @philhawthorneBluesky: @philhawthorne.comBuy Phil a CoffeeRohan KaramandiWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @rohank9Buy Rohan a CoffeeThis episode contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on one of them and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Josh from Josh’s Smart Home joins Phil and Rohan to unpack a 300-device Home Assistant setup running on Home Assistant Green. We dive into the move from SmartThings, building a reliable Zigbee mesh, energy automations with Tesla Powerwall and a smart pool pump and theatre room presence.Watch this episode on YouTubeShow notes for this episode are available at https://homeassistant.fm/HA215Support the PodcastGet early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon.https://homeassistant.fm/patreonShare your storyWe wouldn't be able to do this podcast without community members and home automation enthusiasts sharing their stories. To register your interest to come share your home automation journey, head over to homeassistant.fm and click share your story.Chapters00:00:00 - Intro00:01:22 - Meet Josh00:02:18 - Early smart home missteps00:04:12 - SmartThings and Lutron00:05:54 - WebCoRE ends, HA begins00:09:29 - Home Assistant Green setup00:09:34 - Zigbee mesh with Aqara00:12:55 - Theater gear quirks00:14:18 - Theater automation philosophy00:22:02 - Time-of-use energy automations00:23:00 - Powerwall + solar in HA00:26:31 - ROI and arbitrage00:28:28 - Tesla automations00:32:42 - Dashboards and voice control00:37:19 - Washer/dryer and doorbell alerts00:40:37 - 187 automations, time saved00:44:20 - Motion and humidity control00:48:56 - Measuring automation impact00:50:02 - Smart blinds convenience00:50:19 - Yarbo mower and snowblower00:58:43 - Security and utility uses01:06:59 - Starting Josh’s Smart Home01:10:27 - Automation content plans01:12:45 - Top new-build tips01:15:56 - Designing and building01:21:26 - Where to find JoshThis episode was made possible thanks to our sponsorsHome Assistant Cloud by Nabu CasaEasily connect to Google and Amazon voice assistants for a small monthly fee that also supports the Home Assistant project. Configuration is via the User Interface so no fiddling with router settings, dynamic DNS, or YAML.ZoozIf you're looking to upgrade your smart home - you can’t go past Zooz! Zooz offers a range of affordable and innovative devices, including water leak sensors, water valve controllers, smart plugs and scene controllers.For the best prices on all Zooz products, head over to https://thesmartesthouse.comProducts DiscussedReolink Video Doorbell: https://amzn.to/4a7LIIdApple TV 4K: https://amzn.to/4prsT7nNarwal robot vacuum and mop: https://amzn.to/3KgSaSKUV insect light traps: https://amzn.to/484CNEYYarbo robotic core with mower/snow modules: https://amzn.to/3LOtOQVHostsPhil HawthorneWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @philhawthorneBluesky: @philhawthorne.comBuy Phil a CoffeeRohan KaramandiWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @rohank9Buy Rohan a CoffeeThis podcast contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on one of them and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
YouTuber NetworkChuck joins Phil and Rohan to break down his real-world Home Assistant setup: migrating off Alexa, building a Home Assistant voice assistant (with a Terry Crews voice clone!), wiring Frigate to Reolink cameras, and using UniFi + AI to debug Wi‑Fi chaos. We also compare Node‑RED vs n8n, talk Plex vs Jellyfin and NAS headaches, inventory with Grocy, mmWave presence, ESP32 room presence, and how local AI stacks up against GPT/Claude for home automations.Watch this episode on YouTubeShow notes for this episode are available at https://homeassistant.fm/HA214Support the PodcastGet early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon.https://homeassistant.fm/patreonShare your storyWe wouldn't be able to do this podcast without community members and home automation enthusiasts sharing their stories. To register your interest to come share your home automation journey, head over to homeassistant.fm and click share your story.Chapters00:00:00 - Welcome00:02:30 - Network Chuck’s background00:06:30 - Discovering Home Assistant00:10:30 - Toilet paper saga automation00:14:30 - From Alexa to Home Assistant Voice00:20:30 - Frigate cameras and Reolink lessons00:27:30 - Face and plate recognition ideas00:32:00 - Local AI models vs cloud00:39:00 - Family adoption and analog rebounds00:43:30 - Presence, phones, mmWave, ESP3200:48:30 - Halloween thunderstorm and Plex fun00:52:30 - Node-RED vs n8n in automations00:58:00 - Plex vs Jellyfin and NAS woes01:05:30 - Grocy, inventory, and shopping hacks01:12:00 - Air quality, energy, and next steps01:18:00 - Enterprise talk and wrap-upThis episode was made possible thanks to our sponsorsHome Assistant Cloud by Nabu CasaEasily connect to Google and Amazon voice assistants for a small monthly fee that also supports the Home Assistant project. Configuration is via the User Interface so no fiddling with router settings, dynamic DNS, or YAML.ZoozIf you're looking to upgrade your smart home - you can’t go past Zooz! Zooz offers a range of affordable and innovative devices, including water leak sensors, water valve controllers, smart plugs and scene controllers.For the best prices on all Zooz products, head over to https://thesmartesthouse.comProducts DiscussedNVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 GPUs (dual GPU local AI rig): https://amzn.to/4a5Lf9wSmart locks: Nuki Smart Lock: https://amzn.to/47VH6njSmart locks: Level Lock: https://amzn.to/3XtPdBzSmart locks: August Smart Lock: https://amzn.to/4id1ovKHostsPhil HawthorneWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @philhawthorneBluesky: @philhawthorne.comBuy Phil a CoffeeRohan KaramandiWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @rohank9Buy Rohan a CoffeeThis episode contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on one of them and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
We’re closing out the final Home Assistant release for 2025 with Frenck and a massive Home Assistant 2025.12. Home Assistant Labs, purpose‑specific triggers and conditions, a smarter automation UI, real‑time power flows in Energy, Android Auto/Widgets improvements, tons of new integrations, and more. Plus hardware talk: ZBT2, Zigbee 4, and Matter.js joining the Open Home Foundation.Watch this episode on YouTubehttps://homeassistant.fm/HA213Support the PodcastGet early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon.https://homeassistant.fm/patreonShare your storyWe wouldn't be able to do this podcast without community members and home automation enthusiasts sharing their stories. To register your interest to come share your home automation journey, head over to homeassistant.fm and click share your story.Chapters00:00:00 Welcome00:03:30 Frenck’s streaming cadence and creator burnout00:06:45 Moving houses: keep or strip the smart home?00:10:46 EV charger dilemma & e‑waste perspective00:12:50 2025 recap: guests, sponsors, community00:15:50 Home Assistant ZBT-2 launch, Zigbee 4 headlines, migrations00:19:10 Open Home Foundation structure & focus areas00:22:59 Matter.js joins OHF and why it matters00:24:59 Arduino policy changes & the ESPHome angle00:25:34 2025.12 overview and Labs introduction00:26:44 Home Assistant Labs: opt‑in previews, backups, feedback00:31:55 Purpose‑specific triggers & conditions explained00:40:50 New automation UI: target‑first and context‑aware01:03:17 Home dashboard upgrades & the new For You sidebar01:13:21 Energy dashboard: live power flows and water devices01:19:40 Android: Add to Widgets & Android Auto favorites01:23:13 ESPHome entity IDs standardized for new devices01:24:17 Pet tech: Tuya litter boxes and assorted updates01:25:10 OpenAI model update, SQL templates, UI card tweaks01:27:49 New integrations roundup (Hue BLE, Victron BLE, more)01:32:18 Template helper deprecation, repairs, migration path01:35:38 Integration removals: Domino’s & Hive alarm changes01:36:54 32‑bit/supervised deprecation & migration guidance01:40:25 CES plans, upcoming episodesThis episode was made possible thanks to our sponsorsHome Assistant Cloud by Nabu CasaEasily connect to Google and Amazon voice assistants for a small monthly fee that also supports the Home Assistant project. Configuration is via the User Interface so no fiddling with router settings, dynamic DNS, or YAML.ZoozIf you're looking to upgrade your smart home - you can’t go past Zooz! Zooz offers a range of affordable and innovative devices, including water leak sensors, water valve controllers, smart plugs and scene controllers.For the best prices on all Zooz products, head over to https://thesmartesthouse.comProducts DiscussedHome Assistant ZBT2 (Zigbee radio): https://amzn.to/4pLxykTLutron Caseta light switches: https://amzn.to/48rNmSNHostsPhil HawthorneWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @philhawthorneBluesky: @philhawthorne.comBuy Phil a CoffeeRohan KaramandiWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @rohank9Buy Rohan a CoffeeThis podcast contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on one of them and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
We’re revisiting Courtenay, who was last spoke to on Episode 45 six years ago. She’s here to share six years of Home Assistant progress: moving from Raspberry Pi to Home Assistant Blue, mastering the Energy Dashboard with MQTT, surviving cloud outages on Tuya, and restoring from backups in minutes.Watch this episode on YouTubehttps://homeassistant.fm/ha212Support the PodcastGet early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon.https://homeassistant.fm/patreonShare your storyWe wouldn't be able to do this podcast without community members and home automation enthusiasts sharing their stories. To register your interest to come share your home automation journey, head over to homeassistant.fm and click share your story.Chapters00:00:00 Welcome00:01:04 2019 setup recap00:03:31 Hardware: Blue and N2+00:06:00 Real‑time energy tracking00:12:00 Breaker chaos, disaggregation00:16:30 Dashboards and thermostat00:22:00 Tuya cloud lighting00:27:30 Offline behavior, habits00:29:30 Less YAML, more UI00:33:30 Backups and restore00:38:30 Z‑Wave LR range talk00:41:30 LoRa and Meshtastic00:42:00 Hubs, Matter/Thread woes00:48:00 Voice assistants: then vs now00:51:00 Everyday control patterns00:55:00 Advice for new users00:59:30 Recorder and data01:03:07 Six‑year roadmap and robots01:06:14 Wrap‑up and contact infoThis episode was made possible thanks to our sponsorsHome Assistant Cloud by Nabu CasaEasily connect to Google and Amazon voice assistants for a small monthly fee that also supports the Home Assistant project. Configuration is via the User Interface so no fiddling with router settings, dynamic DNS, or YAML.ZoozIf you're looking to upgrade your smart home - you can’t go past Zooz! Zooz offers a range of affordable and innovative devices, including water leak sensors, water valve controllers, smart plugs and scene controllers.For the best prices on all Zooz products, head over to https://thesmartesthouse.comProducts DiscussedRaspberry Pi 2 Model B: https://amzn.to/43Dppq4Ecobee Thermostat: https://amzn.to/3XtOTCRShelly energy monitoring clamps: https://amzn.to/488TjDXSense Home Energy Monitor: https://amzn.to/4re7ossHome Assistant Connect ZWA2 (Z‑Wave radio): https://amzn.to/3MfPzsPMeshtastic LoRa nodes: https://amzn.to/4ihcSyyHostsPhil HawthorneWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @philhawthorneBluesky: @philhawthorne.comBuy Phil a CoffeeRohan KaramandiWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @rohank9Buy Rohan a CoffeeThis video contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on one of them and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Go inside the Open Home Foundation with Darren, the web developer behind Home Assistant’s sites. From keeping the various Open Home Project websites online to automating his own home, we cover a lot in this one.Watch this episode on YouTubehttps://homeassistant.fm/ha211Support the PodcastGet early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon.Support Rohan and Phil on PatreonShare your storyWe wouldn't be able to do this podcast without community members and home automation enthusiasts sharing their stories. To register your interest to come share your home automation journey, head over to homeassistant.fm and click share your story.Chapters00:00:00 Intro, sponsors, Darren’s role00:07:12 Community contributions beyond code00:12:30 Remote culture at Open Home00:20:30 Privacy, cloud devices, risks00:27:30 Digital IDs and translation dilemmas00:33:30 Early Home Assistant days00:38:30 Frigate, cameras, smart automations00:48:05 NSPanel Pro door previews00:54:30 Zigbee, Z-Wave, and locks01:01:00 mmWave presence and zones01:06:30 ESPHome projects and wrap-upThis episode was made possible thanks to our sponsorsHome Assistant Cloud by Nabu CasaEasily connect to Google and Amazon voice assistants for a small monthly fee that also supports the Home Assistant project. Configuration is via the User Interface so no fiddling with router settings, dynamic DNS, or YAML.ZoozIf you're looking to upgrade your smart home - you can’t go past Zooz! Zooz offers a range of affordable and innovative devices, including water leak sensors, water valve controllers, smart plugs and scene controllers.For the best prices on all Zooz products, head over to thesmartesthouse.comNotionNotion brings all your notes, docs, and projects into one connected space that just works — it’s seamless, flexible, powerful, and actually fun to use. With AI built right in, you spend less time switching between tools and more time creating great work.Try Notion, now with Notion Agent, at notion.com/homeassistantHostsPhil HawthorneWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @philhawthorneBluesky: @philhawthorne.comBuy Phil a CoffeeRohan KaramandiWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @rohank9Buy Rohan a CoffeePrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Greg joins Phil and Rohan to share how he built a brewery control system with ESPHome and Home Assistant: Modbus PID retrofits, ESP32-based temperature control with one-wire probes and 24V valves, Bluetooth gravity sensors via proxies, pressure management, and full on-site HA installs with PoE satellites.Watch this episode on YouTubehttps://homeassistant.fm/ha210Support the PodcastGet early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon.Support Rohan and Phil on PatreonShare your storyWe wouldn't be able to do this podcast without community members and home automation enthusiasts sharing their stories. To register your interest to come share your home automation journey, head over to homeassistant.fm and click share your story.Chapters00:00:00 Intro, sponsors, and Greg’s background00:05:30 From Modbus PIDs to ESPHome brewery control (gravity, pressure, 1‑Wire)00:10:45 Turning it into a business: pilot installs, testbeds, and scale00:15:45 Local-first architecture: on-site Home Assistant, PoE satellites, Bluetooth proxy00:22:30 Hardware talk: Blue/Yellow/Green, mini PCs, RAM needs, migration plans00:28:00 Home automations: locks, Reolink presence, candles, sump/dehumidifier monitoring00:35:00 Water and power: AI-on-the-edge metering, overuse alerts, three-phase pumps & contactors00:42:00 QoL automations: fish-feeding sensor, night stair lighting, backup ideas00:49:30 Fun stuff: ESPN team goal lights, polling vs. streaming delays, event triggers00:55:00 Data + reporting: Utility Meter, History Stats, InfluxDB, AI ideas, alerts, wrap-upThis episode was made possible thanks to our sponsorsHome Assistant Cloud by Nabu CasaEasily connect to Google and Amazon voice assistants for a small monthly fee that also supports the Home Assistant project. Configuration is via the User Interface so no fiddling with router settings, dynamic DNS, or YAML.ZoozIf you're looking to upgrade your smart home - you can’t go past Zooz! Zooz offers a range of affordable and innovative devices, including water leak sensors, water valve controllers, smart plugs and scene controllers.For the best prices on all Zooz products, head over to thesmartesthouse.comHostsPhil HawthorneWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @philhawthorneBluesky: @philhawthorne.comBuy Phil a CoffeeRohan KaramandiWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @rohank9Buy Rohan a CoffeePrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
In this episode Phil and Rohan break down Home Assistant 2025.11. We cover the revamped Automation UI with the new target picker, naming options on dashboards, the new Energy pie chart, update progress indicators, and an upgraded Home dashboard.Watch this episode on YouTubehttps://hasspodcast.io/ha209Support the PodcastGet early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon.Support Rohan and Phil on PatreonShare your storyWe wouldn't be able to do this podcast without community members and home automation enthusiasts sharing their stories. To register your interest to come share your home automation journey, head over to homeassistant.fm and click share your story.Chapters00:00:00 - Intro, sponsors, livestream00:02:30 - Open Home news, GitHub00:06:00 - Eltako joins works with program, Yellow retired00:12:30 - LinknLink eMotion mmWave sensors hands-on00:23:30 - AWS outage smart beds00:27:00 - Plex debate, privacy00:31:00 - Smart plugs and 3D printers00:35:00 - Energy monitoring, CT clamps00:38:30 - 2025.11 automation updates00:44:30 - Smoke/CO relay project00:47:30 - New integrations roundup00:51:30 - Breaking changes, Python00:54:00 - Neato cloud shutdown00:56:30 - Wrap-up and outroThis episode was made possible thanks to our sponsorsHome Assistant Cloud by Nabu CasaEasily connect to Google and Amazon voice assistants for a small monthly fee that also supports the Home Assistant project. Configuration is via the User Interface so no fiddling with router settings, dynamic DNS, or YAML.ZoozIf you're looking to upgrade your smart home - you can’t go past Zooz! Zooz offers a range of affordable and innovative devices, including water leak sensors, water valve controllers, smart plugs and scene controllers.For the best prices on all Zooz products, head over to thesmartesthouse.comHostsPhil HawthorneWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @philhawthorneBluesky: @philhawthorne.comBuy Phil a CoffeeRohan KaramandiWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @rohank9Buy Rohan a CoffeePrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Podcaster Dave Slusher joins Phil and Rohan to share hard-won smart home lessons: building a reliable mesh, solving a 100m mailbox sensor with Z-Wave Long Range and the ZWA2, and retiring MyQ with RATGDO + ESPHome. We also cover using an e‑ink terminal as a Home Assistant dashboard.Watch this episode on YouTubehttps://hasspodcast.io/ha208Support the PodcastGet early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon.Support Rohan and Phil on PatreonShare your storyWe wouldn't be able to do this podcast without community members and home automation enthusiasts sharing their stories. To register your interest to come share your home automation journey, head over to homeassistant.fm and click share your story.Chapters00:00:00 Welcome00:01:23 Guest intro: Dave Slusher’s podcasting origin story00:04:59 Discovering Home Assistant 00:07:20 Hardware journey: Raspberry Pi 3/4, SD crashes, backups, staying on Pi00:09:40 ZWA2 portable capability00:11:10 Zigbee mesh realities00:13:56 The mailbox quest00:19:16 Power monitoring the lawnmower + adding Z‑Wave plug to the mesh00:20:31 Beating peak electricity pricing with calendar‑driven automations00:24:50 Buying for Home Assistant00:31:26 Audi e‑tron HACS00:33:00 ‘Terminal’ e‑ink display00:41:11 Fun APIs: Domino’s throwback and accidental developer‑friendly brands00:44:25 Update strategy + restoring from backups when an upgrade breaks boot00:46:26 Entity naming conventions, device vs entity IDs, and maintainability00:49:18 The router kill‑switch: renaming a plug and unintended automations00:52:19 Ping watchdog automation for internet recovery (8.8.8.8)00:54:58 Labels, documentation, and making a smart home family‑friendly01:00:00 Selling a smart home: what stays, what goes, and account handoffs01:02:16 First device nostalgia: Sonoff relay, app sprawl, and converging on HA01:07:52 Next projects: buying with purpose, reliability over novelty01:10:00 Mac mini (Linux Mint) homelab, Synology vs Docker, consolidating services01:12:18 Package tracking with 17Track, long strings, and dashboard renderingThis episode was made possible thanks to our sponsorsHome Assistant Cloud by Nabu CasaEasily connect to Google and Amazon voice assistants for a small monthly fee that also supports the Home Assistant project. Configuration is via the User Interface so no fiddling with router settings, dynamic DNS, or YAML.ZoozIf you're looking to upgrade your smart home - you can’t go past Zooz! Zooz offers a range of affordable and innovative devices, including water leak sensors, water valve controllers, smart plugs and scene controllers.For the best prices on all Zooz products, head over to thesmartesthouse.comNotionNotion brings all your notes, docs, and projects into one connected space that just works — it’s seamless, flexible, powerful, and actually fun to use. With AI built right in, you spend less time switching between tools and more time creating great work.Try Notion, now with Notion Agent, at notion.com/homeassistantHostsPhil HawthorneWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @philhawthorneBluesky: @philhawthorne.comBuy Phil a CoffeeRohan KaramandiWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @rohank9Buy Rohan a CoffeePrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Chris joins Phil and Rohan to share a brutally honest smart home journey: starting with Philips Hue, hitting limits with multiple bridges, battling MyQ and RatGDO, and landing real energy savings with Home Assistant.Watch this episode on YouTubehttps://hasspodcast.io/ha207Support the PodcastGet early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon.Support Rohan and Phil on PatreonShare your storyWe wouldn't be able to do this podcast without community members and home automation enthusiasts sharing their stories. To register your interest to come share your home automation journey, head over to homeassistant.fm and click share your story.Chapters00:00 Welcome01:03 Meet Chris: the ‘reluctant Home Assistant guy’ (NZ/Canada background)03:00 Hue as the gateway: GU10s, COVID mood lights, buying a house04:39 Discovering Home Assistant; cost shocks and smart switch vs smart bulb decisions06:30 Legal wiring quirks in NZ and scoring bulk Hue downlights08:00 Hue motion/presence, bridge device limits, and Pro Bridge API exposure09:50 Upgrade cadence, iOS/MacOS betas, and why Shelly bodies didn’t fit12:00 Daily frustrations: a random red light, Roomba fails, Alexa vs Siri14:36 Garage/gate saga: MyQ, RatGDO struggles, Grandstream Wi‑Fi, Meross HomeKit fix20:00 Adaptive Lighting: Hue app vs HA integration; mixed CCT bulbs going ‘red’26:00 Three points of failure; behavior change, the cleaners’ switch, and one non‑motion room31:40 Protocol choices: Wi‑Fi vs Zigbee vs Z‑Wave; Matter/Thread pain in practice36:40 Energy saving wins: free ‘hour of power’, Bosch Home Connect, Hue Tap + TTS47:06 Simple scenes that matter: spa lighting that won’t trigger floods51:00 Biggest surprises, time sink, and the idea of HA consultants53:40 Advice for newcomers: hobby vs lifestyle; draw the line56:00 Dashboards: new layouts, family tabs, activity timelines, and to‑dosThis episode was made possible thanks to our sponsorsHome Assistant Cloud by Nabu CasaEasily connect to Google and Amazon voice assistants for a small monthly fee that also supports the Home Assistant project. Configuration is via the User Interface so no fiddling with router settings, dynamic DNS, or YAML.ZoozIf you're looking to upgrade your smart home - you can’t go past Zooz! Zooz offers a range of affordable and innovative devices, including water leak sensors, water valve controllers, smart plugs and scene controllers.For the best prices on all Zooz products, head over to thesmartesthouse.comHostsPhil HawthorneWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @philhawthorneBluesky: @philhawthorne.comBuy Phil a CoffeeRohan KaramandiWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @rohank9Buy Rohan a CoffeePrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Discover the origins of AirGradient, which began as a volunteer project in Northern Thailand during the harsh "burning season" of 2019. Learn how this effort evolved into a company focused on providing open source air quality hardware, measuring critical metrics like PM 2.5 and CO2 to safeguard classroomsWatch this episode on YouTubehttps://hasspodcast.io/ha206Support the PodcastGet early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon.Support Rohan and Phil on PatreonShare your storyWe wouldn't be able to do this podcast without community members and home automation enthusiasts sharing their stories. To register your interest to come share your home automation journey, head over to homeassistant.fm and click share your story.Chapters00:00 Welcome01:04 Meet Achim: From Siemens to Thailand and a Wildfire Crisis03:20 Burning Season 2019: The School That Sparked AirGradient07:50 DIY to Open Hardware: Arduino, ESP32, PM2.5 + CO2, and Dashboards12:24 Values: Repairability, Ownership, and CC BY‑SA Licensing16:40 Global Takeoff: Hacker News, Jeff Geerling, and the Kit Era20:16 ESPHome vs Native: Building the Official Home Assistant Integration32:26 Works with Home Assistant Platinum: Local‑First and Privacy by Default36:40 Open Culture, Community, and Academia: Why Sharing Pays Back41:45 UNICEF Laos: ML Air‑Quality Forecasts + Open Map Integration44:55 Roadmap: Larger Displays, Portable Monitors, and More Pollutants46:27 Safeguarding the Mission: Foundation Plan (Switzerland)49:45 Achim’s Home Assistant Setup: Z‑Wave, ESPHome, Geofencing56:16 Real‑World Use Cases: Factories, Schools, and Ventilation Control01:01:58 Accuracy Matters: Calibration, Pitfalls, and Transparent Limits01:05:19 Wrap‑Up and Where to BuyThis episode was made possible thanks to our sponsorsHome Assistant Cloud by Nabu CasaEasily connect to Google and Amazon voice assistants for a small monthly fee that also supports the Home Assistant project. Configuration is via the User Interface so no fiddling with router settings, dynamic DNS, or YAML.ZoozIf you're looking to upgrade your smart home - you can’t go past Zooz! Zooz offers a range of affordable and innovative devices, including water leak sensors, water valve controllers, smart plugs and scene controllers.For the best prices on all Zooz products, head over to thesmartesthouse.comHostsPhil HawthorneWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @philhawthorneBluesky: @philhawthorne.comBuy Phil a CoffeeRohan KaramandiWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @rohank9Buy Rohan a CoffeePrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
We're joined by psychologist Josh Burg, who shares his unique journey from Google Home to a fully local Home Assistant setup. We get to see how he’s using some of the new Philips Hue zone capabilities to make his home smarterWatch this episode on YouTubehttps://hasspodcast.io/ha205Support the PodcastGet early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon.Support Rohan and Phil on PatreonShare your storyWe wouldn't be able to do this podcast without community members and home automation enthusiasts sharing their stories. To register your interest to come share your home automation journey, head over to homeassistant.fm and click share your story.Chapters00:00:00 Introduction00:01:09 Introducing Josh00:01:15 Josh's Location and Weather00:02:41 Journey into Home Automation00:03:40 Networking Challenges00:06:14 Switching to Unify Networking Gear00:09:10 Home Assistant Setup00:13:16 Smart Home Integrations and Projects00:17:25 Lighting Automation00:27:20 Introduction and New Gadget Excitement00:27:30 Home Assistant Update00:27:52 Motion Aware Technology00:28:38 Setup Challenges00:29:39 Community Involvement00:30:37 Sensitivity and Testing00:31:36 Performance Comparisons00:31:55 Hardware and Ecosystem00:38:05 Hue Light Scenes00:47:22 Randomized Notifications00:51:45 AI Integration00:53:49 Google Home Issues00:54:26 Apple Ecosystem00:54:35 Home Integration and Nest00:56:22 Network Concerns00:57:10 Privacy and Data Traffic00:58:06 Local vs. Cloud Hosting01:01:55 Community Support01:06:17 Open Source Development01:07:10 Supportive Communities01:09:11 Conclusion and FarewellThis episode was made possible thanks to our sponsorsHome Assistant Cloud by Nabu CasaEasily connect to Google and Amazon voice assistants for a small monthly fee that also supports the Home Assistant project. Configuration is via the User Interface so no fiddling with router settings, dynamic DNS, or YAML.ZoozIf you're looking to upgrade your smart home - you can’t go past Zooz! Zooz offers a range of affordable and innovative devices, including water leak sensors, water valve controllers, smart plugs and scene controllers.For the best prices on all Zooz products, head over to thesmartesthouse.comHostsPhil HawthorneWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @philhawthorneBluesky: @philhawthorne.comBuy Phil a CoffeeRohan KaramandiWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @rohank9Buy Rohan a CoffeePrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Rohan and Phil are breaking down the 2025.10 release, which includes bilingual support for assistants. Meanwhile Sonos finds a new partner, and we answer some listener questionsWatch this episode on YouTubehttps://hasspodcast.io/ha204Support the PodcastGet early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon.Support Rohan and Phil on PatreonShare your storyWe wouldn't be able to do this podcast without community members and home automation enthusiasts sharing their stories. To register your interest to come share your home automation journey, head over to homeassistant.fm and click share your story.Chapters00:00:00 Introduction00:00:59 Discussion on 2025.10 Release00:01:25 Automation Editor Updates00:03:51 AI Image Generation Service00:06:05 Dashboard Entity Suggestions00:11:39 Voice Assistant Updates00:12:05 AccuWeather and Reolink Features00:22:51 Media Player Panel Update00:24:31 Matter and Logbook Updates00:25:28 Philips Hue Motion Updates00:27:14 LG ThinQ and Litter Robot Enhancements00:29:39 Lutron Caseta Multi-tap Actions00:33:24 Shelly and SwitchBot Updates00:57:20 Notification Customization00:57:42 Using Emojis for Alerts00:58:35 Testing LLM Vision for Driveway Gates00:59:22 Memory Feature in LLM Vision01:00:10 Discussion on Breaking Changes01:00:38 Shoutout to Home Assistant Cards01:01:11 Philips Hue and Sonos Partnership01:02:33 ConclusionThis episode was made possible thanks to our sponsorsHome Assistant Cloud by Nabu CasaEasily connect to Google and Amazon voice assistants for a small monthly fee that also supports the Home Assistant project. Configuration is via the User Interface so no fiddling with router settings, dynamic DNS, or YAML.ZoozIf you're looking to upgrade your smart home - you can’t go past Zooz! Zooz offers a range of affordable and innovative devices, including water leak sensors, water valve controllers, smart plugs and scene controllers.For the best prices on all Zooz products, head over to thesmartesthouse.comHostsPhil HawthorneWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @philhawthorneBluesky: @philhawthorne.comBuy Phil a CoffeeRohan KaramandiWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @rohank9Buy Rohan a CoffeePrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Phil and Rohan talk to Gimmy Chu, CEO of Nanoleaf, about the Nanoleaf smart lighting ecosystem, their open API vision, and how Nanoleaf got its start in the world of innovative lighting technology.Watch the full episode on YouTubehttps://hasspodcast.io/ha203Chapters00:00:00 Introduction00:02:27 Home Assistant and IoT00:06:43 AI and IoT Integration00:11:31 Challenges in IoT Development00:17:54 Open Source and Future of Nanoleaf00:22:42 Nanoleaf Origin Story00:27:35 Introduction of Nanoleaf Product00:27:48 Development of Energy Efficient Light Bulb00:28:33 Launch and Success on Kickstarter00:28:44 Rebranding to Nanoleaf00:29:33 Impact of COVID on Home Décor00:32:41 Home Automation and Product Testing00:42:32 Challenges in Commercial Lighting00:45:13 Development of Lighting Effects and Orchestrator App00:51:39 Future Products and Expansion00:56:02 Challenges with Matter Over Thread00:56:37 Current Solutions with Nanoleaf00:57:39 Issues with Matter Adoption00:58:45 Future of Matter and Thread01:01:12 Personal Experiences with MatterSupport the PodcastGet early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon.Support Rohan and Phil on PatreonThis episode was made possible thanks to our sponsorsHome Assistant Cloud by Nabu CasaEasily connect to Google and Amazon voice assistants for a small monthly fee that also supports the Home Assistant project. Configuration is via the User Interface so no fiddling with router settings, dynamic DNS, or YAML.ZoozIf you're looking to upgrade your smart home - you can’t go past Zooz! Zooz offers a range of affordable and innovative devices, including water leak sensors, water valve controllers, smart plugs and scene controllers.So for the best prices on all Zooz products, head over to thesmartesthouse.comHostsPhil HawthorneWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @philhawthorneBluesky: @philhawthorne.comBuy Phil a CoffeeRohan KaramandiWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @rohank9Buy Rohan a CoffeePrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Phil and Rohan chat with Thomas about his journey building an accessible smart home with Home Assistant. From experimenting with bulbs and voice assistants to creating cutting-edge automations like occupancy sensors and even a ChatGPT-powered smart mirror, Thomas shares how he tailors his setup to support his lifestyle and family.Watch the full episode on YouTubehttps://hasspodcast.io/ha202Chapters00:00:00 Introduction00:01:08 Introduction of Thomas00:01:22 Thomas' Journey into Smart Homes00:02:51 Experiments with Smart Devices00:07:17 Setting Up a Smart Home00:14:07 Challenges of Automation00:18:02 Focus on Accessibility00:19:53 Innovative Projects for Visual Impairment00:26:23 Smart Home Challenges and Solutions00:30:47 Guest's Technical Background00:31:09 Managing Home Assistant00:32:30 Voice Assistants at Home00:34:32 Voice Assistant Preferences00:35:26 Accessibility Interface00:36:20 Apple Products Integration00:39:01 Automation Challenges and Planning00:41:40 Security and Smart Locks00:49:05 Pets and Automation00:52:21 Language and Voice Recognition00:54:18 OpenAI Integration00:57:44 Favorite Automations01:02:19 Closing RemarksSupport the PodcastGet early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon.Support Rohan and Phil on PatreonThis episode was made possible thanks to our sponsorsHome Assistant Cloud by Nabu CasaEasily connect to Google and Amazon voice assistants for a small monthly fee that also supports the Home Assistant project. Configuration is via the User Interface so no fiddling with router settings, dynamic DNS, or YAML.ZoozIf you're looking to upgrade your smart home - you can’t go past Zooz! Zooz offers a range of affordable and innovative devices, including water leak sensors, water valve controllers, smart plugs and scene controllers.So for the best prices on all Zooz products, head over to thesmartesthouse.comHostsPhil HawthorneWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @philhawthorneBluesky: @philhawthorne.comBuy Phil a CoffeeRohan KaramandiWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @rohank9Buy Rohan a CoffeePrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Join us for a fascinating conversation with Tsvi Mostovicz, the visionary behind Home Assistant's Jewish calendar component, which he developed to enable crucial Sabbath-compliant automations. Discover his pragmatic approach to smart home harmony, seamlessly integrating Zigbee, Z-Wave, and Wi-Fi devices for everything from privacy-focused voice control to automated synagogue lighting.Watch the full episode on YouTubehttps://hasspodcast.io/ha201Special thanks to today's guest TsviTsvi's Github: https://github.com/tsviTsvi's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tsvimChapters00:00:00 Introduction00:01:03 Tsvi's Journey into Home Automation00:02:32 Challenges and Evolution of Home Automation Systems00:10:00 Building Home Assistant Integrations00:16:27 Home Automation for Religious Practices00:18:43 Maintenance and Future of Integrations00:26:14 Favorite Home Automations and Troubleshooting00:32:53 Forward Simulation Concept00:35:20 Automation Interfaces and Challenges00:36:03 Dashboard Management00:38:10 Hot Water System Integration00:40:40 Smart Home Cameras and AI00:44:18 Future Plans for Smart Home00:50:39 Community and ImpactSupport the PodcastGet early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon.Support Rohan and Phil on PatreonThis episode was made possible thanks to our sponsorsHome Assistant Cloud by Nabu CasaEasily connect to Google and Amazon voice assistants for a small monthly fee that also supports the Home Assistant project. Configuration is via the User Interface so no fiddling with router settings, dynamic DNS, or YAML.ZoozIf you're looking to upgrade your smart home - you can’t go past Zooz! Zooz offers a range of affordable and innovative devices, including water leak sensors, water valve controllers, smart plugs and scene controllers.So for the best prices on all Zooz products, head over to thesmartesthouse.comHostsPhil HawthorneWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @philhawthorneBluesky: @philhawthorne.comBuy Phil a CoffeeRohan KaramandiWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @rohank9Buy Rohan a CoffeePrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy


























